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September 13, 2022

Students Prevail in Systemic Complaint Against Denver Public Schools

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It is important to know where you have been in order to know where you are going. The student pictured is a client. He is a Denver Public School (DPS) student, diagnosed with autism. In 2011 the student was assigned to an affective needs (AN) center program. The AN program is said to be designed for students with emotional disabilities, not students with autism, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments (e.g. ADHD) or other disabilities.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: Disabilities Rights, Education, eVOICE, Juvenile Justice

February 2, 2022

Inclusive Housing Report Highlights Need for Creative Action in Denver

By Kaley Day

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Affordable housing in Denver—a seemingly contradictory statement and an issue that, at the very least, causes headaches for those trying to navigate it, and at worst leads to homelessness and displacement for our most vulnerable community members. Denver’s housing market is among the fastest growing in the country, and that growth leaves behind thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are unable to keep up with rising costs and lack of inclusivity and accessibility.

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Article by Kaley Day / Filed Under: eVOICE, Housing

December 2, 2021

The New Norm?

From the Desk of Pamela Bisceglia

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When the Stay at Home orders were issued all persons, including AdvocacyDenver and community centered board staff transitioned from in-person to a remote workforce. We learned that for the day-to-day business or staff meetings we did not need to travel into the office, rather business could be conducted virtually. We became experts  learning to access and the new social norms when meeting via Zoom, Google Meets, etc. We also learned lessons in relation to access and equity.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: eVOICE

February 16, 2021

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Parent OPT Out

From the Desk of Pamela Bisceglia

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Periodically AdvocacyDenver forwards concerns to the Colorado Department of Education regarding their policies, rules/guidance, including the state assessment Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS).  The requirement for academic standards and a method to “measure” student progress was first defined in No Child Left Behind and remains in place under the Every Child Succeeds Act.  It is said that if a state does not comply that they could lose federal funds.  Some time ago California Department of Education weighed the loss of instruction time, the social emotional toll that “high states assessments” take on their students, did away with their state assessment and said keep the pennies of federal funds.   

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: eVOICE

June 23, 2020

Finding That Inspire Elementary School Principal Discriminated Against a Student Based on Race

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From The Desk of Pamela Bisceglia

On February 6, 2020, a complaint of discrimination was filed by a member of Denver Public School (“DPS”) staff against the Principal of Inspire Elementary School. The complaint was filed in accordance with DPS Board of Education policy AC. The complainant alleged that the Principal discriminated against the student based on race (Black) and disability. AdvocacyDenver appreciates the staff that stood firm advocating for the appropriate treatment of the student and forwarded the complaint of discrimination.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: Disabilities Rights, Education, eVOICE, Juvenile Justice

June 10, 2020

Community Endorses a Board Resolution to Remove School Resource Officers and Review of Role and Responsibility and Actions of Denver Public Schools Safety and Security

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From The Desk of Pamela Bisceglia

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Dear Denver Public Schools Board of Education:

We are writing as advocates in the disability community to ask that you support the call of your colleagues, Tay Anderson and Jennifer Bacon, to end the human rights violations of school policing. In this historic moment spurred by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, we call on you to do what is right and just and vote to terminate the Denver Public Schools’ (DPS) contract with the Denver Police Department and remove all police from the DPS.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: Disabilities Rights, Education, eVOICE, Juvenile Justice

June 4, 2020

Black Lives Matter

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From The Desk of Pamela Bisceglia

The Arcs in Colorado, have always been and will continue to be civil and human rights organizations. We are pained and heartbroken by the acts of violence and racial injustice impacting our black and brown neighbors, friends and community.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: eVOICE

December 5, 2019

Mental Health Crisis: Part 3, Services and Programming for Children

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: eVOICE, Mental Health

November 5, 2019

Mental Health Crisis: Part 2, Long Term Competency

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From The Desk of Pamela Bisceglia

“Jane Doe” had charges brought against her January 2016 and June 2017.  She was released on bail.  A competency evaluation was ordered and in December 2017, it was determined she was not competent.  She was ordered to participate in a competency restoration program.  Competency restoration is the process used when an individual is found by a court to be incompetent to stand trial.  Simply put, “Jane Doe” must be restored to competency before the legal process can continue.  In November 2018, it was determined that competency could not be restored.  “Jane Doe” is labeled as having a dual diagnosis: an intellectual and developmental disability and mental health issues.  On July 9, 2019, “Jane Doe” was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.  On day three of her incarceration, “Jane Doe” was arraigned. The judge was privy to: her history, the list of her past charges, her competency evaluations and her return to the community. Now, because she is charged with aggravated assault, the court will no longer entertain her return to the community.  

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: eVOICE, Mental Health

August 1, 2019

Mental Health Crisis: Part 1, Framing The Issues

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From The Desk of Pamela Bisceglia

While some maintain Denver Public Schools (DPS) offers students “equitable” opportunities, others assert the school-to-prison pipeline is alive and well in DPS. The partnership between DPS, Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and what was the Division of Youth Corrections (currently known as the Division of Youth Services) provides new meaning to the school-to-prison pipeline. DPS charter school Rite of Passage is housed in youth correction facility in Watkins, Colorado. Thirty-five percent (or more) of the youth assigned to the facility are identified as having a disability (eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Ridge View Academy is a boys’ correction facility located in a remote area surrounded by fields. Ridge View Academy does not have a barbed wire fence, rather the youth understand if they run they will be sent to a more secure correction facility. DPS’ Board of Education approved the Rite of Passage charter school in 2001.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: eVOICE, Mental Health

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